Resources for Lent
Lent: Starting on Ash Wednesday, this forty day period is a Christian festival of preparation for Easter observed through reflection on the life and death of Jesus Christ.
Read Fr. Ed Schmidt's Message, "Ashes Mark the Frontier"
Read Ryan Sheehan's Reflection on Living in Uncertain Times
Read Malcolm Guite's Sonnet, "Ash Wednesday"
Online Resources
- Ignatian Guide to Lent
- Ignatian Prayer Adventure for Lent
- Online Lenten Retreat
- Praying Lent
- Pope Francis' Message for Lent 2024
- Return to Me: Lenten Reflections
- Stations of the Cross - Renew the Earth
Prayers
Featured Resources
Ignatian Journal
This handsome, spiral-bound "undated" planner is perfect for faculty, staff, and students alike. Its pages include quotes, illustrations, and reflections. Use it for your daily schedule or journaling.
Order Ignatian JournalThe Examen for Diversity
This adaptation of the Daily Examen helps one reflect on their experience with diversity with five points for spiritual thanksgiving, grace, and introspection.
Order The Examen for Diversity
Life of St. Ignatius Art Cards
These seven beautiful cards depict scenes from Ignatius Loyola's life as painted by artist Holly Schapker in her collection ADSUM: Contemporary Paintings on Ignatian Spirituality. Each 4"x6" perforated card includes a description of the scene and reflective quotes and scripture.
Order Life of St. Ignatius Art Cards
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